 Sydney Morning Herald | Referees boss hoses down Henry's fear of northerners Sydney Morning Herald Rugby experts are already laughing off the claims given the likes of Richie McCaw has had it all his way for the most part of his career at the ever contentious breakdown. And ARU referees boss Andrew Cole agreed such concerns were baseless. ... Wallabies laughing at Graham Henry |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Rebels can utilise talented trio: Macqueen Sydney Morning Herald ''They're all good ball players and that's going to add a lot to the team. Obviously there's a plan in place for the side.'' O'Connor also extended his contract with the ARU with Wallabies coach Robbie Deans declaring he was thrilled to keep O'Connor ... Melbourne Rebels sign Wallabies back O'Connor Rugby-Melbourne Rebels sign Wallabies back O'Connor REBELS SIGN O'CONNOR |
 The Age | Serfs hit back AFL.com AFL GREAT Leigh Matthews has described the players bid for a massive pay increase as the "serfs fighting back". Matthews said he didn't believe the AFLPA was losing the "PR battle" as the negotiations between ... AFL boss hits out at union |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Melbourne Rebels sign Wallabies back O'Connor Reuters Africa ... to lucrative offers from overseas clubs until at least after the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in 2013. "This is great news. It provides certainty, both for James and for Australian Rugby," Deans said in an ARU statement. Continued... James O'Connor confirms move to Rebels Beale welcomes O'Connor to the Rebels Rugby-Melbourne Rebels nab Wallabies back O'Connor in recruiting coup |
 ABC Online | Rebels sign James O'Connor from the Force Rugbyweek.com Negotiations to keep O'Connor with the Force in Perth broke down on Wednesday this week and his move to the Rebels became officialwhen the Australian Rugby Union announced he had formally signed a contract with the ARU and the Rebels. ... Beale welcomes O'Connor to the Rebels James O'Connor confirms move to Rebels Just where the hell is James going? |
 Brisbane Times | O'Connor signs with Rebels SPORT24 O'Connor's move to Melbourne became official on Saturday when the Australian Rugby Union announced he had formally signed a contract with the ARU and the Rebels. "James is one of the most promising talents in world rugby and we are delighted that he is ... James O'Connor confirms move to Rebels Beale welcomes O'Connor to the Rebels Rugby-Melbourne Rebels nab Wallabies back O'Connor in recruiting coup |
 The Age | James O'Connor confirms move to Rebels eTaiwan News ... welcomed O'Connor's decision to re-sign with the ARU. The test fullback is the 18th current test player to extend his contract with the union this year. Deans said O'Connor's decision "provides certainty, both for James and for Australian Rugby." Beale welcomes O'Connor to the Rebels Rugby-Melbourne Rebels nab Wallabies back O'Connor in recruiting coup Just where the hell is James going? |
Waratahs leave door ajar for Rocky Elsom The Australian ARU chief executive John O'Neill was still committed to helping Elsom find a new Super Rugby team following his departure from the Brumbies. "Our position with Rocky Elsom is consistent," O'Neill said. "In terms of the ARU component of his contract, ... |
 Sydney Morning Herald | AFL boss hits out at union Sydney Morning Herald Photo: Alex Ellinghausen THE AFL Players Association is investigating the mechanisms needed to take industrial action as the fight over a new pay deal intensified yesterday. On a day AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou questioned whether union ... Madden backs players as Auskick dragged into feud |
 ABC Online | Carney holds no fears for Williamson's men Cumberland Courier Newspapers MANLY NSW Cup coach Luke Williamson said his team doesn't fear Todd Carney, following rumours the NRL superstar will play for Newtown on Saturday afternoon at Brookvale Oval. The 2010 Dally M medallist has been frustrated with his performances after ... Carney to play NSW Cup Roosters star Todd Carney to play with Newtown Jets this weekend Jets vow to help Carney find his form |
Two winners at the 2011 Rugby World Cup Business Spectator I was delighted when the ARU hired the New Zealander and former All Black, Robbie Deans, to oversee the Wallabies. Deans was the first foreigner to ever do so. It engendered hope of more thoughtful approaches to running the 'group', ... |
ABC Online | Free agency not so free for the Force WA today ... the Australian Rugby Union took steps to deliver a "level playing field" – including an even distribution of ARU top-up money among the five Australian Super 15 franchises and an allowance for the Force to offer players extra cash to play in Perth. ... Just where the hell is James going? O'Connor's a Rebel with a clause O'Connor on his way out of the Force |